Description

This dish, known for its crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfectly marries the richness of honey with the boldness of hot spices.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken tenderloins
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup honey
Oil, for frying

Instructions

Combine salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
Mix chicken tenderloins with half of the spice blend and buttermilk; let sit for 20 minutes at room temperature.
In a large bag, mix flour, cornstarch, and remaining spices. Coat the chicken tenders in this mixture, shaking off excess buttermilk.
Fry the chicken tenders in oil heated to 350 degrees F for 3 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Simultaneously, cook hot sauce and honey in a saucepan for 2-3 minutes, whisking until smooth.
Coat the fried chicken tenders with the hot honey sauce and serve.

Notes

Air fryer: Air fry the fat at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping and spraying with cooking spray halfway through.

Fry them in oil: Add enough olive oil or avocado oil to a Dutch oven to cover the bottom with an inch of oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Place the chicken in the oil and fry on each side for 4 minutes, or until the coating is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160-165°F.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Amercian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8
Calories: 289 kcal

Keywords: Honey Hot Chicken Tenders , Hot Honey Chicken Tenders